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Kiznaiver

  • TV Mini Series
  • 2016
  • TV-14
  • 24m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
2.1K
YOUR RATING
Kiznaiver (2016)
AnimeHand-Drawn AnimationAnimationDramaRomanceSci-Fi

The story of a group of diverse young adults who become connected to each other as part of an experiment to generate peace.The story of a group of diverse young adults who become connected to each other as part of an experiment to generate peace.The story of a group of diverse young adults who become connected to each other as part of an experiment to generate peace.

  • Creator
    • Mari Okada
  • Stars
    • Yûki Kaji
    • Nobunaga Shimazaki
    • Rina Satô
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    2.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Creator
      • Mari Okada
    • Stars
      • Yûki Kaji
      • Nobunaga Shimazaki
      • Rina Satô
    • 14User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 10 nominations total

    Episodes12

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    Yûki Kaji
    Yûki Kaji
    • Katsuhira Agata
    • 2016
    Nobunaga Shimazaki
    Nobunaga Shimazaki
    • Tsuguhito Yuta
    • 2016
    Rina Satô
    • Honoka Maki
    • 2016
    Tomoaki Maeno
    Tomoaki Maeno
    • Hajime Tenga
    • 2016
    Misaki Kuno
    • Nico Niyama
    • 2016
    Katrina Salisbury
    Katrina Salisbury
    • Nico Niyama
    • 2016
    Yuka Terasaki
    • Chidori Takashiro
    • 2016
    Natasha Strickey
    • Sonozaki Noriko
    • 2016
    Rylan Strachan
    • Katsuhira Agata
    • 2016
    Hibiku Yamamura
    • Noriko Sonozaki
    • 2016
    Jun'ichi Suwabe
    Jun'ichi Suwabe
    • Kazunao Yamada
    • 2016
    Koutarou Nishiyama
    • Yoshiharu Hisomu
    • 2016
    Hans Wackershauser
    Hans Wackershauser
    • Yoshiharu Hisomu
    • 2016
    Mie Sonozaki
    • Mutsumi Urushibara
    • 2016
    Reina Ueda
    Reina Ueda
    • Ami
    • 2016
    Ruito Koga
    • Katsuhira Agata (young)
    • 2016
    Mariko Honda
    • Wada
    • 2016
    Sakura Zaizen
    • Noriko Sonozaki (young)
    • 2016
    • Creator
      • Mari Okada
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    User reviews14

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    10babraham-26811

    I never expected this.....

    .....to become something beyond my expectations!!!!!

    At first, it seemed extremely eccentric in it's core idea storyline. However, as the story progresses, not only does it make more sense to me, but it also transforms into something more than the usual fan-service, moe characters, & cliche morals.

    Now, for those who want anime that transcends outside their box of expectations, don't be afraid to give this a watch!

    From the trippy intro cutscene (with equally mesmerizing music to back that up) to the deeper meanings of human connection, a variety of a cast, fresh [&] vibrant animation, and the little things that wrap all of this together into KIZNAIVER; you've got yourself a must-watch for your list!!!

    However, I did say that this story "made more sense to ME"; Meaning that I understand that KIZNAIVER May not apply to everyone. So, if you want to stick to those show with cliche storylines, moe characters, and annoying fan-service, you can stay in your box for all I care; Besides, I'm just speaking my mind here.

    But, let's not forget the idea that regardless of the difference of our tastes, our backgrounds, our minds, and our hearts: "We are ALL connected through OUR wounds" -kizNAiver.
    8awithluv

    Love the characters

    Love the characters and the unique concept!! I especially love nico-chan <3
    8lefemmerouge

    A well-done anime

    This anime is well-done, with a compelling story. A high school boy and several of his classmates join a secret group of people, the Kiznaivers, who wouldn't normally associate with each other. This features two LGBTQ characters, Ruru and Honoka Maki, with Ruru dying while finishing their manga, leading Honoka to have feelings of doom for years to come. I remember this show fondly, although I can't recall as much about it as I can for other shows, so I'd put this at its current rating
    5imdbfan-7618314966

    A decent and concise anime with an interesting concept.

    A decent 12-episode anime, albeit with no sequel potential, which is a shame. The plot is straightforward and easy to grasp, avoiding unnecessary complexity. The characters are memorable, each with their own distinct personality, and feel genuinely alive, making them relatable. The ending was a definite highlight, providing a perfectly satisfying and conclusive resolution to the storyline, tying up loose ends nicely. On the negative side, the plot can sometimes be slow and uneventful, occasionally stalling and dragging in certain episodes. However, the compelling interactions between the main characters remain engaging and consistently entertaining, making it a worthwhile watch despite the occasional pacing issues. Overall, a solid and enjoyable anime, even with its minor flaws.
    9invisibleunicornninja

    Pretty good.

    This is a series with fantastic animation, pretty visual design, and extremely well written characters. Its funny for the most part, but when it needs to be serious, I believe that it was very impactful. While some of the things concerning the experiment weren't really explained, I don't care because the series is much more focused on character relationships and it does that very well all the way to the end.

    I would highly recommend watching this.

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      According to Mari Okada, the term "kiznaiver" is a portmanteau of the terms "kizuna" ("connection") and "naive".

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    • Release date
      • April 9, 2016 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Связанные
    • Production companies
      • Aniplex
      • Trigger
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    • Runtime
      • 24m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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